How Penn State’s hire of a new defensive coordinator shows it’s all in on football
Penn State has made a massive splash by hiring Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to take the same job with the Nittany Lions. He replaces Tom Allen, who left PSU to become Clemson’s defensive coordinator. Here are three thoughts on what Penn State hiring Knowles means moving forward.
Clemson hires Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen to run Dabo Swinney’s defense
Clemson has hired Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen for the same role with the Tigers. The move was finalized Tuesday by the school’s Board of Trustees Compensation Committee.
When will Penn State hire a defensive coordinator?
Penn State has been on the lookout for a new defensive coordinator for the past two weeks. That is how long ago Tom Allen decided to leave Penn State after one year to become the defensive coordinator at Clemson. So what exactly has been taking Penn State so long to name his replacement on James Franklin’s staff?
Penn State hires defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Ohio State
Penn State has hired Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator after he helped Ohio State win the national championship, according to multiple reports. The Buckeyes had hoped to keep the 59-year-old Knowles, who also was pursued by Oklahoma and Notre Dame.
Ohio State football defensive coordinator Jim Knowles leaves for Penn State
According to reports, Penn State is finalizing a deal to lure defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Ohio State.
Penn State has a new defensive coordinator. He’ll make more than any other in college football
I look forward to working with this tremendous staff and group of student-athletes and am ready to get to work,” Jim Knowles said in a written statement.
Penn State swipes Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles on record contract
Ohio State’s defensive coordinator is celebrating winning a national championship with a new contract — from one of their rivals.
Jim Knowles contract: New Penn State defensive coordinator can eclipse $4 million with lucrative bonuses
Already boasting the largest salary among college football assistants, Knowles' contract allows him to hit astronomical numbers
Penn State lures defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Ohio State
Jim Knowles replaces Tom Allen, who left to take the same job with Clemson after Penn State fell to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals.
What does OU do at defensive coordinator with Jim Knowles out of the picture?
Oklahoma's search for a defensive coordinator is a month old and reportedly targeting a Sun Belt Conference defensive coordinator. Who is Nate Drieling?
Penn State football | Nittany Lions hire former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles
Penn State football coach James Franklin announced the hiring of Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator Monday morning. Knowles reportedly will earn $3.1 million annually over three years to become the highest-paid coordinator in college football history.
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Why Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen left for Clemson
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